On Tuesday, March 30, 2004, at 10:11  AM, Bob Griebel wrote:
> Pamela Sweeney wrote:
>
>> How would it work if [Parise] had a contract that paid him the same
>> salary in either the minors or the NHL?
>
> Which brings another question to mind.  When I've seen contracts
> explained in detail, they've been those that pay considerably less for
> days spent gaining experience with the minor league affiliate than for
> days spent with the big boys.  Anyone know whether that's "standard" or
> does it depend on how badly they want you?

It depends on how badly they want you, and where they think you'll end
up.

Generally, teams try to get as many players as possible signed to
"two-way"
contracts (those that pay less if you go to the AHL) rather than a
"one-way"
contract (pays the same no matter where you play). Players, of course,
would much rather get a one-way contract.

John